September 3, 2009Cognis Endows University Chair
GERMANY: Cognis is endowing a chair of communications and management of chemical processes in industry at the University of Wuppertal. The endowment is intended to promote teaching, research and development activit…

August 5, 2009SC Johnson Cranks Up Windmill in The Netherlands
THE NETHERLANDS:SC Johnson has started up its first windmill at its Europlant in The Netherlands. This $4.7 million investment at Mijdrecht, which is the firm’s largest European manufa…

July 8, 2009Mibelle Biochemistry Opens Sales Office in France
FRANCE: Mibelle Biochemistry, a Swiss-based company that specializes in the research and development of actives for the cosmetic industry, has opened a sales office in France. The new office is l…

June 9, 2009Wacker Completes Shanghai Technical Center Expansion
CHINA: Wacker has finished the €1 million expansion of its Shanghai Technical Center located at Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park. The facility now houses more than 10 labs for the company…

May 1, 2009Jo Malone Opens First Free Standing Shop in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Jo Malone has opened its first freestanding store in Singapore. Located in the Takashimaya Shopping Centre, the 400-sq.ft. store has elements from the company’s flagship in L…

March 31, 2009Kawaii Tokyo Cosmetics Earns Halal Certification
SINGAPORE: Force 10’s Kawaii Tokyo cosmetics and skin care brand is available in Singapore, marking the first line of Japanese produced skin care products to earn certification under the Hal…

March 3, 2009Latvia’s Madara Signs UK Distribution Deal
UNITED KINGDOM: Latvian natural skin care brand Madara has signed a distribution deal with Pravera Ltd., a British distributor of leading natural brands. This new four-year agreement is part of Ma…

February 6, 2009Clariant Opens New Plant In Guangzhou, China
CHINA: Clariant has begun production at its new manufacturing operation in Guangzhou, China. The new plant produces color and additive masterbatches for local markets and also serves as Clariant&rsquo…

January 8, 2009Poland’s Eveline Cosmetics Plans U.S. Market Entry
POLAND: Eveline Cosmetics has signed an accord with ProConcept Marketing Group, Inc. and Kellie Olver, in which the European brand will enter the U.S. cosmetics marketplace. Eveline, based…

December 8, 2008JAPAN: According to published reports, Sunstar Inc. is selling a new line called Equitance Vitology, which is comprised of three cosmetic products made from synthetic collagen. Products are available in liquid, lotion and cream forms and boast a 40%…

December 8, 2008IRELAND: Swedish cosmetics firm Oriflame has opened its new, $3 million research and development center at Bray Business Park in County Wicklow, Ireland. First opened in 2000 with 28 scientists, the R&D center was originally planned to employ a…

December 8, 2008INDIA: Revlon has launched its cream foundation which features an adjustable dial on the bottle with five different settings to deliver five shades in one bottle. The package enables users to fine-tune the foundation shade for the perfect match to th…

December 8, 2008GERMANY: Nearly 1,500 participants from 24 countries attended the 2008 SEPAWA Congress, which took place in Oct. 15-17 in Würzburg, alongside the European Detergents Conference (EDC).
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